calvary christian college: junior academic handbook

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Updated August 2021

The information contained in this document is accurate at the time of production.

Changes will be made, if required.

An electronic copy of the most up-to-date version of this document is available on the College website at

www.calvary.qld.edu.au

https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/

Calvary Christian College: Junior Academic Handbook 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRICULUM MATRIX ................................................................................................................... 2

JUNIOR SECONDARY AT CALVARY ............................................................................................... 3

JUNIOR SUBJECTS ......................................................................................................................... 4

YEAR 7 SUBJECTS .......................................................................................................................... 5

YEAR 8 & 9 SUBJECTS ................................................................................................................... 6

CORE SUBJECTS ............................................................................................................................ 7

English ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Mathematics ................................................................................................................................ 9

Junior Humanities..................................................................................................................... 10

History ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Science....................................................................................................................................... 12

Health and Physical Education ................................................................................................ 13

SCHOOL- BASED SUBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................... 14

Grow - Pastoral Care ................................................................................................................ 15

Christian Living ......................................................................................................................... 15

Sport & Co-Curricular .............................................................................................................. 15

Chapel & Assembly ................................................................................................................... 15

EXPLORATORY & ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ..................................................................................... 16

Agricultural Studies .................................................................................................................. 17

Economics and Business .......................................................................................................... 18

Design Technology .................................................................................................................... 19

Digital Technology..................................................................................................................... 20

Drama ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Food Technology ....................................................................................................................... 22

Graphics ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Information & Communication Technology ............................................................................ 24

Music .......................................................................................................................................... 25

Netball Excellence .................................................................................................................... 26

STEM .......................................................................................................................................... 27

Visual Art ................................................................................................................................... 28


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CURRICULUM MATRIX Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

ENGLISH • English • English • English MATHEMATICS • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics HUMANITIES • History - One Semester

• Civics and Citizenship - One Term

• Geography - One Term

• History - One Semester • Economics & Business

- One Term • Geography - One Term

• History • Economics and

Business^

SCIENCE • Science • Science

• Science

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Health and Physical Education


• Netball Excellence^


• Netball Excellence^ TECHNOLOGY • Information

Communication Technologies

• Agricultural Studies* • Design Technology* • Digital Technology* • Food Technology* • STEM*

• Agricultural Studies^ • Design Technology^ • Digital Technology ̂• Food Technology ̂• Graphics^ • STEM^

• Agricultural Studies^ • Design Technology^ • Digital Technology ̂• Food Technology ̂• Graphics^ • STEM^

CREATIVE ARTS • Art* • Music* • Drama*

• Drama^ • Music^ • Visual Art^

• Drama^ • Music^ • Visual Art^

*Year 7 Exploratory Subjects ^ Elective Subjects

Please Note

The College reserves the right to withdraw a subject if the numbers are too small for it to be viable or the College may choose to run a subject as a Year 8/9 composite class.

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JUNIOR SECONDARY AT CALVARY The aim of this handbook is to provide both students and parents at Calvary Christian College with information about subjects which may be offered throughout Year 7, 8 and 9. It will provide students with a guide for subject selections for Year 8 and 9.

For further information about Calvary Christian College’s policies and processes, especially regarding behaviour and WH&S, please refer to the Calvary Christian College Secondary College Parent and Student Handbook.

Please note that further research into specific curriculum can be done by accessing the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority website – www.qcaa.qld.edu.au. In summary, this handbook provides an overview of the following:

• An outline of the Junior Secondary curriculum structure. • Descriptions of all the subjects offered in the Junior Secondary College.

Australian Curriculum Since 2010, Australia has been moving toward a national framework for schooling aimed at raising education standards and achieving nationally consistent curriculum, assessment and reporting. Calvary Christian College is committed to providing a curriculum that is not only founded on a biblical worldview, but is also in line with expectations set at both a state and national level. We will continue to plan, teach, assess and report on the Australian Curriculum for most of our subjects in the Secondary College. Where the Australian Curriculum is unavailable, Queensland Curriculum, as outlined by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will be maintained.

http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/


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JUNIOR SUBJECTS In the Junior Secondary College at Calvary there are four different types of subjects: Core Subjects, School-Based Subjects, Exploratory Subjects (Year 7 ONLY) and Elective Subjects (Year 8 and 9 ONLY). Below is a brief description of each: Core Subjects and School-Based Subjects These subjects are a foundational element of the College’s Curriculum and are compulsory for all students to study. Students are allocated to a Pastoral Care Class at the beginning of the year. Students are then in the same class for the following Core Subjects:

• Health and Physical Education • Humanities – a combination of History, Civics and Citizenship, Geography and

Business and Economics through Year 7 – 9. • Science • Christian Living • Grow

Students in Year 7 will be in the same class for English and Mathematics also. Year 8, 9 and 10 English and Mathematics Classes are streamed according to achievement level. The Heads of the English and Mathematics Departments allocate these classes at the beginning of each year based upon the previous year’s results. The Heads of Department may also change students between levels at the end of each semester in accordance with achievement. Students are therefore being prepared for the different levels of English and Mathematics in Year 11 and 12:

Year 8/9/10 Year 11/12 English - Core Level English English - Vocational Level Essential English Mathematics - Advanced Level Mathematics Methods and Specialist

Mathematics Mathematics - Core Level General Mathematics Mathematics - Vocational Level Essential Mathematics

Subject Selection Students are allocated to Elective Subjects after they have submitted their Subject Selections (online) in Term 3. Allocation to classes is based on the following:

• Date of selections – students who submit preferences early will be allocated to classes first.

• Achievement of Subject Pre-Requisites. Preferential treatment will not be given to any student in regards to Elective Subject allocations. Subject Change process will be available at the end of each semester.


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YEAR 7 SUBJECTS At Calvary Christian College, Year 7 is designed as an exploratory year, and introduces all students to the learning opportunities provided in the Secondary College. Year 7 Students will participate in Core, School-Based and Exploratory Subjects.

Core Subjects Exploratory Subjects English

Mathematics Humanities

Science Health and Physical Education

Information and Communication Technology

Food Technology

Music STEM

Visual Art Agricultural Studies Design Technology Digital Technology

Drama

School-Based Subjects

Grow Christian Living

Sport and Co-Curricular Chapel

Assembly

Students in Year 7 are placed in four groups and rotate through the Exploratory Subjects each term. They will each have the opportunity to trial two Exploratory Subjects each term which will equate to a total of eight across the year. This allows students to develop an understanding of their natural interests and abilities in the subjects offered in Year 8 and beyond. There are 9 Exploratory Subjects on offer, however Information Communication Technologies is a compulsory subject which runs alongside the Exploratory subjects. Students will be asked to nominate one Exploratory subject they do not wish to study in Year 7.


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YEAR 8 & 9 SUBJECTS Year 8 and 9 Students are given the opportunity to focus their subject selections, considering their interests and abilities. The Elective Subjects in Year 8 and 9 are designed to provide students with learning opportunities that will equip and prepare them for further studies in Year 10 and beyond. Year 8 and 9 Students will participate in Core Subjects and School-Based Subjects and students will choose two (2) Elective Subjects. Subject changes will only be offered at the completion of each semester.

2022 Year 8 Core and Elective Subjects Core Subjects Elective Subjects

English Mathematics Humanities

Science Health and Physical Education

Line A: Agricultural Studies

Graphics Music

Netball Excellence (girls only) STEM

Line B:

Design Technology Digital Technology

Drama Food Technology

Visual Art




Assembly

2022 Year 9 Core and Elective Subjects

Core Subjects Elective Subjects English

Mathematics History Science

Health and Physical Education

Line A: Design Technology Digital Technology

Drama Food Technology

Visual Art Netball Excellence (girls only)

Line B:

Agricultural Studies Economics and Business

Graphics Music STEM




Assembly


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CORE SUBJECTS

English

Mathematics

Humanities – including History

Science

Health & Physical Education


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English Core Subject Overview The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. It is through the study of English that individuals learn to analyse, understand, communicate and build relationships with others and the world around them. The study of English helps young people develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training and the workplace and plays an important part in developing the understanding, attitudes and capabilities of those who will take responsibility for Australia’s future.

Structure The English Curriculum is organised using three connected strands (Language, Literature and Literacy) and is presented in such a way as to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in language (listening, reading, viewing, speaking or signing, writing and creating) throughout each year and across each year level.

Language Literature Literacy

Knowing about the English Language.

Understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and

creating literature.

Expanding their repertoire of English usage.

Content

UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4:

Year 7 Myths and Legends The Power of Words Novel Study Poetry and Performance

Year 8 Children’s Literature Information and Media Novel Study Film Study

Year 9 Imagine This – Short Stories

The World of Advertising Novel Study Australian Poetry

Assessment Assessment in English is both standard-based and school-based. This means that teacher judgement is guided by achievement standards. These standards are fixed reference points that describe what students should know, understand and accomplish. The assessment program has been designed by the Calvary Christian College English Department and is in accordance with Australian Curriculum regulations, for our students.

Examples of assessment techniques that may be used include:

• Performances • Narratives • Transformations

of Text • Monologues

• Discussions • Literary

Analyses • Procedures • Presentations • Informative

Speeches

• Autobiographies • Travel Writing • Debates • Feature Articles • Reviews

• Comparative Essays

• Biographies • Scripts • Reports • Creative

Response


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Mathematics Core Subject Overview Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built. The curriculum focuses on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, logical reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving skills. These capabilities enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently. Structure Year 8 and 9 Mathematics classes are streamed by ability into Numeracy, Core and Advanced classes. These groupings are re-assessed each term. Content The Mathematics Curriculum is organised into three strands: Number and Algebra; Measurement and Geometry; Statistics and Probability. Topics of study in Year 7, 8 and 9 will include:

Year Level Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics and Probability

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Place value; fractions; decimals; percentage;

ratio; Algebraic expressions;

substitutions; equations.

Area; volume; triangles; quadrilaterals; angle

measure.

Probability; mean; median; mode; data

display.

+ NAPLAN preparation.

8 (Streamed)

Integers; Cartesian plane; straight line

graphs; simplifying and factorising algebraic

expressions.

Geometric reasoning; circles – circumference

and area; time calculations.

Collecting data.

9 (Streamed)

Index laws; binomial expansion; money and

financial maths.

Pythagoras’ Theorem; trigonometry; surface

area of composite shapes.

Interpreting statistics.

+ NAPLAN preparation.

Assessment Students are assessed in two criteria:

• Understanding and Fluency: recall and use of learned facts, procedures and conventions.

• Problem Solving and Reasoning: formulation of mathematical models and justification of mathematical thinking.

Assessment is by examination and regular in-class problem-solving and reasoning tasks.


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Junior Humanities Core Subject – Year 7 and 8 Only Overview Year 7 and 8 Humanities provides opportunities for students to develop humanities and social sciences understanding through key concepts including significance; continuity and change; cause and effect; place and space; interconnections; roles, rights and responsibilities; and perspectives and action. The curriculum deepens discipline-specific knowledge, understandings and skills with opportunities for integration across the sub-strands. The content at these year levels is organised into two strands: knowledge and understanding, and inquiry and skills. Content

Unit 1: Geography Unit 2: Civics and Citizenship

Unit 3: History Unit 4: History

Year 7 Water in the World Australian

Government and Democracy

Investigating the Ancient World

Ancient Civilisations

Unit 1: History Unit 2: History Unit 3: Economics and Business

Unit 4: Geography

Year 8 Medieval Europe Feudal Japan Introduction to

Business and Entrepreneurship

Landforms and Landscapes

Assessment Assessment in Junior Humanities is both standard-based and school-based. This means that teacher judgement is guided by achievement standards that are fixed reference points used to describe what students should know, understand and do and that the assessment program has been designed by the Calvary Christian College Humanities Department, in accordance with the Australian Curriculum regulations. Assessment will include a combination of the following:

• Examination • Project • Investigation


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History Core Subject – Year 9 Only Overview The Year 9 curriculum provides a study of the history of the making of the modern world from 1750 to the present, with an emphasis on Australia in its global context. It was a period of industrialisation and rapid change in the ways people lived, worked and thought. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia's social, cultural, economic and political development. The transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, global conflicts (World War One and Two) and international cooperation provides a necessary context for understanding Australia's development, its place within the Asia-Pacific region and its global standing. The history content at this year level involves two strands: historical knowledge and understanding, and historical skills. These strands are interrelated and are taught in an integrated way, through the use and interpretation of sources. Structure

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Britain’s Industrial Revolution

Study of conflict World War One

Study of conflict World War Two to 2000

The Modern World

Assessment Assessment in History is both standard-based and school-based. This means that Teacher judgement is guided by achievement standards that are fixed reference points used to describe what students should know, understand and do. The assessment program has been designed by the Calvary Christian College Humanities Department, in accordance with the Australian Curriculum regulations. Assessment will include a combination of the following:

• Examination • Project • Investigation


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Science Core Subject Overview Science provides an empirical way of answering interesting and important questions about the biological, physical and technological world. The knowledge it produces has proved to be a reliable basis for action in our personal, social and economic lives. Science is a dynamic, collaborative and creative human endeavour arising from our desire to make sense of our world through exploring the unknown, investigating universal mysteries, making predictions and solving problems. Science aims to understand a large number of observations in terms of a much smaller number of broad principles. Science knowledge is contestable and is revised, refined and extended as new evidence arises. In addition to its practical applications, learning science is a valuable pursuit in its own right. Students can experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurture their natural curiosity about the world around them. In doing this, they develop critical and creative thinking skills and challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. The wider benefits of this "scientific literacy" are well established, including giving students the capability to investigate the natural world and changes made to it through human activity. Further to this, at Calvary we present a biblical perspective on the applications and foundations of science, enabling student to develop ethical stewardship. Structure The Science Curriculum is founded upon three interrelated strands: Science Understanding; Science as a Human Endeavour; Science Inquiry Skills. The topics studied in Year 7, 8 and 9 are outlined in the table below: Content Throughout Year 7, 8 and 9 students will study the following topics:


Year 7 Mixtures and

Solutions Laboratory Skills

Food Chains and Webs The Unique Earth Forces

Year 8 Atoms, Reactions and The Scientific

Method Animals and Plants Energy Sources Rocks and Minerals

Year 9 Body Systems The Changing Earth Waves and Electricity

Patterns of Chemistry

Assessment Students are assessed in two criteria:

• Understanding – Recall and explanation of definitions, theories and principles and their applications.

• Science Inquiry Skills – Collecting, displaying and interpreting scientific data. Assessment Techniques include: examinations; practical reports on experiments; model making; and research tasks.


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Health and Physical Education Core Subject Overview Health and Physical Education will provide students with the opportunity to learn and appreciate knowledge and skills which will enable them to pursue a healthy lifestyle. The curriculum is divided into two sub strands – Personal, Social and Community Health; Movement and Physical Education.

Personal, Social and Community Health allows students to make decisions regarding their personal health and wellbeing, as well as those around them. Students will engage in community health through biblical values, critical thinking of health issues and focus areas.

Movement and Physical Education enables students to apply movement concepts and skills. Physical activity enhances performance and moving with competence and confidence, whilst developing communication, decision making and problem solving skills in a team environment.

This subject allows students to mature in God’s great commandment, as written in the gospel of Mark 12:30-31 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Structure The Health and Physical Education Curriculum is founded upon two interrelated strands: Personal, Social and Community Health and Movement and Physical Activity. The topics studied in Year 7, 8 and 9 are outlined in the table below: Content Throughout Year 7, 8 and 9 students will study the following topics:


Year 7 Approaching Adolescence

I Can Make Good Decisions Super Snacks Generations

Swimming/Water Polo

Athletics and Cross Country Netball Dance

Year 8 Food for Life My Decisions, My

Life Supporting Others Sharing Community

Basketball Athletics and Cross Country Cricket Swimming

Year 9

Respectful Relationships

Sustainable Health Challenges

My Social Responsibility

Sensationalised Reporting

Badminton Athletics and Cross Country Touch Swimming

Assessment Assessment in Health and Physical Education is both standard-based and school-based. This means that Teacher judgement is guided by achievement standards that are fixed reference points. These are used to describe what students should know, understand and do. The assessment program has been designed by the Calvary Christian College HPE Department, in accordance with the Australian Curriculum regulations, for our students. Students will be assessed on how well they acquire, apply and evaluate skills in the practical and theoretical component, as well as participation.


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SCHOOL- BASED SUBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Grow – Pastoral Care

Christian Living

Sport & Co-Curricular

Chapel & Assembly


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Grow - Pastoral Care School-Based Subject Overview Grow is designed for students to have the opportunity to learn vital skills for their education journey, such as Study Skills, Digital Technology Skills, 21st Century Skills as well as addressing key Mental Health and Wellbeing topics. Assessment Grow will not be assessed and students will not receive a result for this subject. Each term teachers will indicate what topics have been studied in the Student Report Card.

Christian Living School-Based Subject Overview Christian Living is aimed at allowing students opportunity for vigorous discussion and discovering a practical faith in God that can lead them now and in the life beyond their school. Structure

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

• Introduction to the Bible. • Mark: An Unexpected King.

• Paul in Acts: Good News for the Whole World.

• Genesis: Seeing the World.

• A Full Life: Jesus gives meaning to the world.

• Daniel: Living wisely in God’s world

Assessment Christian Living will not be assessed and students will not receive a result for this subject. Each term teachers will indicate what topics have been studied in the Student Report Card.

Sport & Co-Curricular School-Based Activities Overview All students participate in a weekly Sport & Co-Curricular lesson that offers a wide range of sporting, community and skills-based activities.

Chapel & Assembly School-Based Activities Overview All students attend fortnightly Chapel & Assemblies, which allow them to engage in the core beliefs and values of the College.


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EXPLORATORY & ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Agricultural Studies

Economics and Business

Design Technology

Digital Technology

Drama

Food Technology

Graphics

Information & Communication Technology

Music

Netball Excellence

STEM

Visual Art


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Agricultural Studies Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Calvary Christian College is able to offer a unique agricultural experience to students in Townsville. The Agricultural Centre is approximately six hectares and is home to a small herd of cattle, goats and chickens as well as vegetable garden. Through studying Agricultural Studies, students will be engaged in hands-on activities that are pertinent to rural settings and skills that are transferable to many other facets of life. Students will be involved in ensuring safe work procedures are followed and risks are assessed prior to activities being conducted. It also complements the strands of sustainability and ethics which is part of the Australian Curriculum. Structure

EXPLORTATORY UNIT

Year 7 Farm Safety First Farms


Year 8 Farm safety induction

Introduction Farming in Australia

Landcare- Caring for country

Property Management Biosecurity

Paddock to Plate

Year 9 Introduction to

Agriculture Safe operation of brush

cutters

Growing and maintaining vegetables

Australian Dairy Industry

Small hand tools

Tractors and ATVs

Assessment In Year 7 assessment is based on collected evidence and anecdotal records for the practical component and the theory assessment will be an assignment. In Year 8 and 9 students will be assessed using a range of techniques including assignments, exams and observations. Requirements Students are required to wear Sports Uniform for Agricultural Studies. A hat is mandatory and a water bottle is recommended. Subject Restrictions Please note that this subject has a maximum class size of 24 students.


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Economics and Business Year 9 Elective Subject Overview Business activity affects the daily lives of all Australians as they work, spend, save, invest, travel and play. It influences jobs, incomes and opportunities for personal enterprise. Business refers to enterprising endeavours undertaken to meet human needs and wants. Business and economic activity impacts on and presents a range of challenges to individuals and members of groups and organisations in their roles as active and informed citizens, consumers, workers or entrepreneurs. Economics and Business is important for students in the later years of schooling as it is at this time that they gain a degree of independence in accumulating and managing finances, make decisions about goods and services, and acquire legal rights and responsibilities as citizens. Students build on their understanding of the ways decisions are made about the allocation of resources by considering the Australian economy, its place in the broader global economy and the interdependence of participants in the global economy. They explore reasons for variations in the performance of economies and investigate the role of governments in managing economic performance to improve living standards. They explore how businesses respond to changing economic conditions and consider different strategies that can be used by consumers, businesses and governments to improve economic, business and financial outcomes. They learn about the roles and responsibilities of participants in the workplace, including the way that businesses can manage their workforce to improve productivity. Structure

UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Remaining

Competitive in a Global Marketplace

The Changing Nature of Work

Economic Systems and the Global

Economy Entrepreneurship

Assessment The assessment instruments that have been developed to assess the learning of Economics and Business students have been designed to build student learning towards assessment techniques that are valued in senior subjects. Students will have a range of assessment instruments including short written response exams, extended written response reports, practical tasks such as field work and project work. Requirements Students must be achieving at a satisfactory standard in Advanced or Core Level English and Mathematics.


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Design Technology Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Calvary encourages enterprising individuals who can make discerning decisions about the development and use of technologies and who can independently and collaboratively develop solutions to complex challenges and contribute to sustainable patterns of living. Technologies will ensure that all students benefit from learning about and working with traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies in industrial skills Technologies aim to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that, individually and collaboratively, students:

• develop confidence as critical users of technologies and designers and producers of designed solutions;

• investigate, generate and critique innovative and ethical designed solutions for sustainable futures;

• use design and systems thinking to generate design ideas and communicate these to a range of audiences;

• produce designed solutions suitable for a range of technologies contexts by selecting and manipulating a range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment creatively, competently and safely; and managing processes;

• evaluate processes and designed solutions and transfer knowledge and skills to new situations;

• understand the roles and responsibilities of people in design and technologies occupations and how they contribute to society.

Using a range of technologies including a variety of graphical representation techniques to communicate, students generate and clarify ideas through sketching and constructing using various materials. They use a range of symbols and technical terms in a range of contexts to produce patterns, annotated concept sketches and drawings, using industrial skills to build projects.

Structure EXPLORTATORY UNIT

Year 7 Introduction to material safety and hand tools UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4:

Year 8 The Design Process

Sequencing the Task Machine Skills Compound Work

Year 9 Tool & Equipment Techniques

Fabricating Processes Machine Skills Compound Work

Assessment Assessment will be in the form of Design Projects, Research, Collection of Work and Supervised Assessment.

Requirements Students are required to bring safety glasses and a pencil to every lesson. Subject Restrictions Please note that the Year 8 & 9 elective subject has a maximum class size of 20 students.


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Digital Technology Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview In a world that is increasingly digitised and automated, it is critical to the wellbeing and sustainability of our society, that the benefits of digital technologies are understood and utilised from a values-based Christian world view. This requires deep knowledge and understanding of digital systems and how to manage risks. Digital systems such as mobile and desktop devices and networks are transforming learning, recreational activities, home life and work. Digital systems are now supporting new ways of collaborating and communicating, and require new skills and ethics redefined. A clear and logical understanding of digital technologies is an essential toolset in our growing knowledge-based society. Studying Digital Technologies will help empower students to shape change in the emerging information system age. A deep knowledge and understanding of digital technologies will enable students to be creative and discerning decision-makers when they select, use and manage data, information, processes and digital systems to meet needs and shape our society. The aim of this course is for students to:

• design, create, manage and evaluate sustainable and innovative digital solutions to meet and redefine current and future needs;

• confidently use digital systems to efficiently and effectively automate the transformation of data into information and to creatively communicate ideas in a range of settings;

• apply protocols and legal practices that support safe, ethical and respectful communications and collaboration with known and unknown audiences;

• apply systems thinking to monitor, analyse, predict and shape the interactions within and between information systems and the impact of these systems on individuals, societies, economies and environments.

Structure

EXPLORTATORY UNIT Year 7 Introduction to Programming


Year 8 Digital Systems Representing Data Collecting,

Analysing and Managing Data

Coding 1

Year 9 Data & Networks Databases Coding 2 Coding 3

Assessment Assessment may include any of the following techniques:

• Projects • Portfolios • Practical Tasks • Theory examinations


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Drama Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Drama is a subject designed to provide students with a diverse range of opportunities and experiences. The subject involves making and responding to drama independently and within small groups through teacher or community directed activities. This may be explored through (but isn’t limited to) improvisation, scripted drama, rehearsal and performance. Drama enables students to develop not only dramatic and communication skills, but also skills in other important areas of intellect, spirit, aesthetic appreciation, self-esteem, self-actualisation, self-reflection and a greater understanding of the diverse world. This course does not aim to produce “actors”, but enables students to reach their God-given potential in the dramatic arts. Structure

EXPLORTATORY UNIT

Year 7 Basic Drama Skills – analysis and evaluation of performances, characterisation, stage direction, devising, general stage craft, self-reflection and improvisation.

TOPICS CORE SKILLS

Year 8

Clowning, Fractured Fairytale, Realism, Devising

Focus (using celebrations as inspiration.)

Introduction to the Elements of Drama. Practice of Dramatic Skills such as stagecraft, directing, and devising.

Development of performance skills and creative projects.

Workshops with visiting performers or theatre groups.

Opportunities to participate in Showcase performances.

Year 9 Character Development, Movement-based Theatre, Children’s Theatre,

Contemporary Theatre.

Introduction to Conventions of style covered in later years

Further development of performance skills in styles such as Realism.

Working with scripts through analysing, rehearsing and presenting.

Devising skills using set stimulus. Workshops with visiting performers or

theatre groups. Opportunities to participate in

Showcase performances. Assessment In line with the Australian Curriculum, students will be assessed via two criteria: Making and Responding. These criteria will be assessed through a range of practical and theoretical tasks which can include devising, analysis, performance and practical demonstrations.


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Food Technology Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Food Technology offers our students the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and competencies that will prepare them for contributing to life and work in a technological society. In teaching Food Technology, we aim to educate the pupils about the theory and practical application of knowledge, skills and understanding. The knowledge and skills acquired should also prepare students for further Hospitality Studies.

Structure

EXPLORTATORY UNIT

Year 7 Introduction to Food Technology Healthy Food

UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Year 8 Healthy Foods Breads and Cereals Marvellous Milk Powerful Proteins

Year 9 Bush Tucker to Contemporary

Cuisine Around the World Nuts about Nutrition Nuts about Nutrition

Assessment Assessment for the practical component of this subject will be based on the student’s weekly cooking assignment. Students will complete a Design Brief Cooking Assignment at the end of the term which will assess the theory component. Students in Year 9 may also need to complete and additional investigation task for assessment.

Requirements All students are required to purchase a food container to take home weekly cooking. Students in Years 8 & 9 are required to purchase a Calvary Apron and have a hairnet for their weekly practical class.

Subject Restrictions Please note that this subject has a maximum class size limit.


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Graphics Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Technology has been an integral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire to create products to improve their quality of life. In an increasingly technological and complex world, it is important to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the traditional and contemporary tools used by Australian industries to design and create products. Graphics focuses on the underpinning practices and drawing processes required to produce the drawings used in a variety of industries. This could include graphic design, building and construction, engineering and furnishing. It provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the challenge and personal satisfaction of producing drawings and models while developing beneficial vocational and life skills. Students explore the knowledge, understanding and skills of the core topics through selected topics in response to local needs, available resources and teacher expertise. Through both individual and collaborative learning experiences, students learn to meet client needs and wants through the use of graphics. In Graphics students will develop transferrable skills relevant to a range of industry-based electives and future employment opportunities. Students will communicate using oral and written modes, organise, produce and evaluate graphic drawings. Structure


Year 8 Introduction to Graphics Sketching Computer Graphics Projects

Year 9 Graphics - Products Graphics - Environments Graphics - Services Portfolios

Assessment Assessment can include any of the following techniques:

• Projects • Portfolios • Multimodal Presentations • Practical Tasks


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Information & Communication Technology Year 7 Compulsory Exploratory Subject Overview Students develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively at school and in their lives beyond school. Information and Communication Technology involves students learning to make the most of the digital technologies available to them, adapting to new ways of doing things as technologies evolve and limiting the risks to themselves and others in a digital environment.

To participate in a knowledge-based economy and to be empowered within a technologically sophisticated society now and into the future, students need the knowledge, skills and confidence to make ICT work for them at school, home, work and in their communities. Information and communication technologies allow for efficient, automated, interactive and multimodal communication to many audiences in various contexts. They transform the ways that students think and learn and give them greater control over how, where and when they learn.

Students develop knowledge, skills and dispositions around ICT and its use, and the ability to transfer these across environments and applications. They learn to use ICT with confidence, care and consideration, understanding its possibilities, limitations and impact on individuals, groups and communities.


Year 7

Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Investigating with ICT

Creating with ICT Communicating with ICT

Managing and operating ICT Assessment This subject will not be formally assessed; however, students will develop a portfolio of tasks completed throughout the term. Subject Restrictions This subject must be studied by all Year 7 students for one term during the year.


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Music Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview The study of music includes:

• developing practical skills on a range of instruments, including the keyboard, guitar, ukulele, glockenspiel, drums and vocals;

• performing in front of an audience; • learning, and applying, the theory of music; • discovering the raw materials of music; • studying the characteristics, instruments and origins of different styles of music.

Music participation enhances problem-solving, teamwork, self-expression, coordination, memory skills, self-confidence and esteem. The formal study of Music has also been proven to benefit students in their study of the Maths and Sciences. As one of the Creative Arts, Music also releases the creativity within each of us as part of worship to God. During Music, students develop their knowledge of how ideas and intentions are communicated in and through music. They build on and refine their knowledge, understanding and skills through music practices. Each student will be expected to continue to learn an instrument or develop singing skills during the course. It is strongly recommended that students undertake Instrumental Tuition in conjunction with this subject. Students will be expected to practice their instrument regularly outside of classroom time, in addition to other assignments and homework.


Year 7 The Fundamentals of Music TOPICS CORE SKILLS

Year 8

Instruments of Music Pop Music

Western Art Music Jazz

Music from other Cultures Technology in Music

Music Theory • Reading music • Understanding music elements • Developing oral skills

Composing • Forming melodies • Creating rhythms • Exploring chord functions and

scales • Using technology

Performance • Developing technical abilities

across a range of instruments • Group performances • Performance skills

Year 9

Assessment Each semester students will be expected to complete written, practical, and composition tasks.


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Netball Excellence Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview The Netball Australia National Skill Development pathways form the basis for specific content in this program. A team, collaborative approach is promoted with enjoyable yet challenging personal development activities as students strive to improve every aspect of their performance.

The structure of the program allows students to pursue their interest in netball as well as maintain a focus on academic study. It is a multi- faceted educational program focussing on the essential elements of netball and building towards successful performance in sport. Students will extend their skills, performance standards and knowledge while valuing an active, healthy lifestyle.

Structure The Year 8 and 9 Course will be delivered using an alternate two-year program.


Year A Introduction to Netball Netball & Fitness Netball & Nutrition Sport Injuries

Year B Foundation Coaching Sport Psychology Foundation

Umpiring Drugs in Sport

Assessment In accordance with the Australian Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, students will be assessed via two criteria: Investigating & Performance and Practical Application. These criteria will be assessed through a range of practical performances in netball and a theoretical task each term.

Requirements This subject is only available for girls. Students choosing this subject will need to be available for involvement in competitions outside of school hours. Please note that this subject may be a combined class of Year 8 and 9.


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STEM Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. STEM education integrates concepts and emphasises collaboration to solve real life problems. The application of STEM through the Design Process uses a cyclical approach to identify a problem, design solutions, test the design and modify prototypes to create viable solutions. In STEM the students will use their core knowledge in science and mathematics, and their understanding of technology to engineer solutions to real life problems. Structure

EXPLORTATORY UNIT Year 7 Lego Ball Machine & Booklet


Year 8 Environmental Power

The Perfect Instrument The Geared Crane Electron Power

Year 9 DaVinci’s Machines Mr R’s New Home Pulley Power Chemical Arts Assessment Assessment may include any of the following techniques:

• Knowledge and Understanding Exam • Logbook Portfolio • Physical Project

Subject Restrictions Please note that the Year 8 & 9 elective subject has a maximum class size of 20 students.


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Visual Art Year 7 Exploratory & Year 8-9 Elective Subject Overview Art is an expressive form of communication, creation and develops extensive imagination. People of all ages use art without even knowing - to decorate interiors, colour schemes for weddings and even choosing the clothes we wear. Visual Language is the basic mode of communication and transcends written and spoken languages so it is considerably more universal.

Visual Art education develops awareness and skills so that the student may be both subjective and objective. At Calvary Christian College, the student’s attention is allowed to focus on the validity of the way they see themselves and their surroundings.


Year 7 Exploring the elements and principles of Visual Art through drawing foundations UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4:

Year 8 Drawing Painting Sculpture Printmaking Year 9 Drawing Painting Sculpture Printmaking

Assessment Assessment is based on examining art elements and principles through working with various media which builds knowledge and understanding of art skills and processes in creating effective art pieces. In Year 9 students also examine the theoretical component of Art through a written comparative/analytical essay.

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